Overview & Reviews
The GT model and its supercharged V6 are no longer available. There are no other significant changes to the Grand Prix for 2008.
- Strong V8, easy-to-use controls, big trunk, comfortable ride, solid handling and ride balance.
- Excessive torque steer on GXP model, no more supercharged V6, numb steering, below-average build and materials quality, tight backseat, noisy base V6, limited in-cabin storage.
User Reviews:
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Stand back overpriced/overrated Euros - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Ken Hansen - October 22 - 5:50 amA dream and a hoot to drive!!! Beautiful erogonomic interior...all dials and switches easy to use and read...fabulous acceleration and gas mileage....zippo maintenance...and I dont have to carry a mechanic with me or pay for his trips to Germany or Japan every few months....the GM sleeping giant has awakened...big time. Here is a fairly priced car that does it all! And yeah, its American!
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Grand prix 2008 6-banger - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By mondo - July 2 - 1:03 pmThis car is very fun, I think people driving next to you dont expect this car to perform as it does (it is a sedan). Ive owned many nice cars and todays economy has forced me to buy under 20,000. For the money this car is perfect for average sized people, small families can benefit greatly. I cant believe the gas mileage! It rides like a silent hotrod if you will, but cost very minimal to operate. Say what you want about the fancy technology inside, get extended warranty. The power train warranty is piece of mind enough. Would recommend this car to anybody!
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2008 grand prix gxp - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By DUANE - March 27 - 10:00 amBest car I ever had, great styling and handling, nice design, 23 mpg combined city and hwy, nice leather seats
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Very cheap interior and build quality - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By sbronemann - March 26 - 10:43 pmI bought this car in May of 2012 with 28,500 miles on it. Currently has 62k on it and things are starting to go bad. Headlights turn off occassionally on their own, valve cover gasket is leaking, sunroof leaks, and ignition switch is going bad. It is fun to drive and does get pretty good gas mileage, recent trip to South Carolina resulted in 31.3 MPG cruising right at 71 mpg GPS verified. The torque steer is absolutely horrible as you could expect with a front drive V8 with 303 HP. Looking to get rid of it very soon.
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GXP Grand prix - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By John Wilson - August 28 - 3:33 pmLove this car! Fun Fun and more fun! But I like to just cruise and take in easy in the most wonderful (and great looking) sport seats! Great sound system. Reviewers bad rap this auto, how it looks ( body). Trust me people still look at it all the time. Still loved by the common folk!
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1st new pontiac - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By john - August 7 - 5:33 pmIve only had this car for 6 days, highway was nice with little background noise with auto radio. I get excited every time I drive and love the car its the newest car Ive ever owned, and more power then Im used to but Im trying to conserve. its roomy for everyone. The car does have get up and go, havent gone on highway for long distance. I too like cockpit feel and how everything centers around me driving and easy access to info. I would like less plastic and stronger feel buttons I want this car to last and look good the whole time. I also hope they might bring back and improve gas or turn to cng car or hydrogen car for zero emission! and Id get that I got this cause owned two pontia
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Will miss the Grand Prix, get one if you can - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By bobr15 - August 3 - 11:53 pmBought my 2008 GXP used from a MA dealer who bought it at rental auction at 12k miles in June 08 (was a former Alamo rental). Excellent car, but burned through brakes like crazy. After replacing front brakes with rotors at about 18k, needed all brakes/rotors again at 25k. Some light arm twisting at the local dealer and GM rep agreed to a whole new set of rotors/pads front and back. Still holding at 37k though theres a lot of brake dust on the front wheels. Smoking, fast car. Even better than the 2000 Grand Prix GTP turbo I drove for 8 years prior. Too bad, its the end of an era.
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Great Car! - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Great Car - May 3 - 5:43 pmThis is a great car! I get about 24 miles per gallon average, which isnt fantastic, but isnt that bad, either. I love all of the features, like remote access, CD player, cruise control and especially the on-board computer system with trip meters, tire monitor and oil monitor. I feel very safe in this car! The other day I had run over a nail and didnt even know it until my computer system warned me that my front passenger tire was low! I love the sporty style, so unique from other cars out there. This is no boring Toyota! Great power, better than my 1996 Subaru. Only bad thing is the poor quality materials in the interior. Interior is set up nicely, though. Massive trunk space!
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Great car, no wonder it got stolen! - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Betawolf - January 18 - 10:00 amHey i bought my 08 grand prix this about a month ago, it got stolen last week. Very good looking car and has great power and acceleration. The fuel economy is a little on the down side thanks to the fuel thirsty V6. Interior looks modern and nice, with comfortable seats and a user-friendly cock-pit. The exterior is very stylish and sporty, with tinted windows, a spoiler, and sleek curves. I had no complaints with anything except my 2008 model had no anti-theft devices or onstar which in the end is why i do not have the car anymore!
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Perfect Blend - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Dave - January 10 - 7:20 amAfter reading the Edmunds Editor review I have to conclude that he or she did not even drive the car. First of all the GXP V8 weighs less than the old 3.8 supercharged GTP and I have seen 0 - 60 in less than 6 seconds. This car is a great blend of performance, fun, comfort and if driven correctly on the highway can get super mileage. I have been averaging 29 mpg on the highway and can still punch it out from a red light and leave a nice cloud of smoke in the rear view mirror. True to the G8 is a great performance car, but try driving it in the snow. At least the GXP gives you the V8 push and still offers descent year round driving capabilities. Next time have your editor drive one.
